Categories: Finger Foods

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup bread crumbs, whole-wheat, coarse, dried ,
• 1/2 cup toasted wheat germ
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 pinch pepper
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 eggs
• 2 pounds chicken tenders

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 450 degrees.

2. Line two baking sheets with aluminum foil and liberally coat with oil spray.

3. In a large bowl stir together the bread crumbs, wheat germ, parmesan cheese, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until well combined.

4. In a small bowl whisk the eggs.

5. Dip the chicken tenders into the egg.

6. Drip off any excess egg, then place in the breading mixture.

7. Turn the tenders, patting to coat on all sides with the breading.

8. Place the tenders on the baking sheets. Mist the top surface of the chicken tenders with oil spray.

9. Bake for 15 minutes, or until the breading is golden brown and crispy and chicken is opaque throughout.

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